Apple Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Wash, core and quarter apples.
2. 2
   Cover and cook apples and cider in a large crock-pot on low setting for 8 to 10 hours (or high setting for 2 to 3 hours) until apples are very tender. Process apples and liquid through food mill to remove apple peel. Measure and return processed apples to crock-pot.
3. 3
   For each pint of processed apples, add 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of allspice and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves.
4. 4
   Cook on high setting for 6 to 8 hours.
5. 5
   Stir every 2 hours.
6. 6
   Remove cover after 2 hours to allow fruit to cook down.
7. 7
   Pour hot apple butter into hot, sterilized canning jars.
8. 8
   Seal at once and process in boiling water bath.